CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $1,222
Cash Discount Price: $3,356
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.01x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton is $1,222. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,356. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 5.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3000 N I-35, Denton, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,356

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,222

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$243.77

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $243.77 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $3,356 (1377%)

Insurance Median: $1,222 (501%)

Cash: $3,356 (1377% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,222 (501% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $243.77 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 501% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 401%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Amerigroup	$188 - $252	77%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$188 - $1,652	77%
Cook Childrens	$188	77%
UnitedHealthcare	$188 - $1,458	77%
Superior Wellcare	$198 - $264	81%
Molina	$203 - $252	83%
Aetna	$207 - $3,921	85%
American Health	$240	98%
Healthspring	$244	100%
Humana	$249	102%
Fort Worth Firefighters	$963 - $3,415	395%
Cigna	$1,792 - $5,263	735%
City Of Fort Worth	$2,629	1078%
Quick Trip	$3,356 - $3,524	1377%
Phcs	$3,887 - $4,167	1595%
Healthsmart	$4,195 - $4,699	1721%
Multiplan	$4,866	1996%
Galaxy	$4,922	2019%
Usa	$4,922	2019%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $3,356.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 74176.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 74176.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.